kpinnc 18,627 #102 Posted May 25 You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,280 #103 Posted May 25 21 minutes ago, kpinnc said: You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. I can't help if you ain't got no sense of adventure. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,706 #104 Posted May 26 (edited) Just kidding @ebinmaine You did want a HOT rod.... 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I can't help if you ain't got no sense of adventure. Edited May 26 by MainelyWheelhorse 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,280 #105 Posted May 27 This evening we finished cleaning the cable ends. I built a new positive cable from solenoid to starter. Degreased the starter and engine block where the cables attach. Installed a NOS Cole Hersee solenoid from my parts department. Added a new battery hold down. Used a primer bulb to dump a little gasoline into the carburetor bowl through the upper vent. At that point the ole beast started right up.... and the alternator started smoking. No worries there. I knew that was a high probability. I have a new HD alternator set aside with a new wiring harness. The truck is setting in the front yard waiting to be towed to the repair shop tomorrow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,280 #106 Posted June 6 Went to see Libby's Service Station where my truck is... Very positive so far. He's using it as a spare time project in between other things, which is exactly what I hoped he would do. Rick has laid out and organized all the parts, and has some of the initial assembly done. He says it all looks OK so far without having attempted actual installation. I'm bringing them a full set of rear brake shoes, springs, and hardware Monday afternoon. We both figured he might as well go right from wheel to wheel with ALL new parts. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,280 #107 Posted 19 hours ago Today was another shining example that there are still decent people in this world. While setting for lunch I got a phonecall from Rick Libby. Rear axle done. Truck ready to be picked up so I can install rear lamps and splash guards along with whatever other State Inspection work I find it needs. I said, "Do you have the dollar amount?" Now - let's go over what was done. A BUNCH of cleaning and rust removal. ALL NEW PARTS installed in the entire axle. Center carrier. Change from open Ford to Auburn posi. New bearings pressed in. New ring and pinion. All special tools and knowledge type work. Also: New brakes including all hardware. New U joints. Transfer case rear seal. We have no actual information on how much time he put in. I'm 99% sure it was at LEAST 8 to 10 hours over the 4 weeks he had the truck. Honestly... could be double that. Easy! I was seriously figuring on a minimum count of 20 hours. He billed me for FOUR hours. I had to ask twice if he was OK with that. Turns out.... he was using my old Ford as therapy. Nostalgia. Enjoyment. So it's scheduled to be towed back up here tomorrow morning. Next steps will be rear lights and swapping the alternator type. This diagram is for my own notes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,706 #108 Posted 16 hours ago Cool, @ebinmaine that’s great that worked out like that for you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
